Marla Janzen’s name is synonymous with excellence, trust, and dedication in Saskatchewan’s real estate industry. With an impressive 20 years of experience, Marla has established herself as a multi-award-winning REALTOR® and a trusted advisor to countless clients. From her early days in real estate to her current role as a leader at eXp Realty, Marla’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her industry and community. This article celebrates the first-ever Trusted Saskatoon partner, Marla Janzen, a Trusted Saskatoon & area eXp realtor, recognizing her 20th anniversary as a REALTOR® in Saskatchewan.
Celebrating Marla Janzen: 20 Years of Excellence in Saskatchewan Real Estate
A Trailblazer in Real Estate
Outstanding achievements mark Marla’s career. She was recognized for her top real estate sales in Canada with Century 21 and has continued her winning streak since joining eXp Realty in 2019. Marla is proud to be the first four-time ICON award recipient in Saskatoon, underscoring her dedication and expertise. She is also one of the pioneering agents who embraced eXp Realty, a company that aligns with her values of innovation and client-centred service.
In addition to her national accolades, Marla has been recognized locally with the 2016 Marketing Excellence Award from the Warman & Martensville Chambers of Commerce, further highlighting her ability to deliver exceptional client results.
Putting Clients First
Marla’s clients consistently praise her for her expertise, negotiation skills, and unparalleled dedication. Her personalized service, tailored strategies, and focus on building relationships have earned her loyalty, referrals, and glowing reviews.
As Marla shares:
"Since beginning my career as a real estate agent in Saskatoon in 2004, I have thrived both professionally and personally. I take great pride in living and raising my family in Saskatchewan and feel fortunate to have found a real estate company, eXp Realty, that shares my values."
Marla’s commitment extends beyond transactions. For her, every interaction is an opportunity to make dreams come true. Her clients know they are in trusted hands, whether buying their first home, upgrading to their dream home, investing in rental properties, or selling an existing property.
Marla’s expertise has made her the exclusive real estate agent for Westbow Construction in Saskatchewan. A leading home builder across North America, Westbow expanded to Saskatchewan in 2012, bringing a vision of excellence. Marla’s role in representing Westbow highlights her ability to navigate high-profile partnerships while delivering exceptional results for her clients.
A Philosophy Built on Honesty and Hard Work
Marla credits her success to the values instilled in her early on, such as honesty, hard work, and stellar customer service. These principles have guided her throughout her career, allowing her to excel across all property types and price points.
Reflecting on her journey, Marla says:
"I work with an exceptional group of dedicated professionals committed to delivering outstanding results in the dynamic world of real estate. The group of realtors with eXp embodies a wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Whether you are seeking to buy your dream home or sell your property for maximum value, trust Marla Janzen’s Real Estate systems to deliver exceptional results and make your real estate journey a seamless and rewarding experience!"
Trusted Saskatoon Real Estate Agent Since 2011
Marla has consistently upheld the 5 Trusted Guarantees of Service as part of the Trusted Saskatoon community. She has been mystery-shopped, re-checked, and re-verified, passing every evaluation with flying colours. Over the years, not a single complaint has been raised about her services—a rare and remarkable accomplishment in any industry.
Marla approaches daily with confidence and a smile, viewing each one as a new opportunity to help clients achieve their real estate dreams. She is deeply grateful for the journey, the lessons learned, and the people who make it all worthwhile.
Congratulations, Marla, on 20 years of exceptional service and success in Saskatchewan real estate! Here’s to many more years of making dreams come true.
"Marla has been a joy to deal with over the last decade. She helped me find the perfect home for my family and the entire process from beginning to end with stress free. I am so impressed with how she has built her business and her brand over the years and she embodies what it means to be ' Trusted '." - Sara Wheelwright - Trusted founder.
In the Behind the Brand Video we recorded with her in 2020, you can learn all about Marla's philosophy, what attracted her to the real estate industry, and what drives her to provide excellence every day.
Marla Janzen, a Saskatoon REALTOR® You Can Trust
Laddie James is certified to represent buyers and sellers in residential, commercial, resort and farm real estate. His extensive experience in investment properties, home renovations and house flipping gives him a distinct advantage in the Saskatchewan Real Estate arena. Laddie James is A Trusted Saskatoon Realtor, and in this article, he shares troubling news about the state of Canada's household finances!
Laddie James isn't just a Saskatoon and area eXp REALTOR®; he's your dedicated real estate partner, committed to helping you find the perfect home. In his latest article, he highlights recent Statistics Canada data on Canadian households' financial pressures.
A new Statistics Canada report reveals that one in three Canadians lives in households facing financial hardship. This includes difficulty paying for essential expenses like housing, transportation, food, and clothing. Renters (41.3%) are especially vulnerable, but financial stress eases somewhat for homeowners, particularly those without mortgages.
While the proportion of Canadians struggling financially in October 2023 (35.5%) dropped slightly compared to the previous year, it remains much higher than in October 2020 (20.4%).
Despite growth in the Consumer Price Index slowing to 3.8% in September 2023, the cost of essential goods, particularly food and shelter, continues to outpace wage growth. Immigrants who have arrived in Canada within the past ten years, lone-parent households, and racialized groups like South Asian and Black Canadians are especially hard hit by financial challenges.
An October Ipsos poll reveals that 71% of Canadians feel owning a home has become a privilege only the wealthy can afford, with many citing a housing crisis in their communities. The strain is also evident in the rising use of food banks, which have seen an 80% increase in demand since March 2021.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, you can rely on Laddie James for trusted real estate guidance. Reach out to Laddie today to discuss your real estate needs! He is ' A Cut Above The Rest.'
The Trusted Saskatoon Team is excited to welcome our newest Trusted Saskatoon Partner, Laddie James Real Estate eXp Realty, to the Trusted Saskatoon Real Estate category.
You may recognize Laddie from our Trusted Saskatoon Salons Category. Hairstyle Inn Salons has been a Trusted Saskatoon Partner since the beginning. We are thrilled to support and cheer Laddie on in his new Real Estate endeavour as Saskatchewan’s first Certified eXp Luxury Real Estate Agent.
Meet Laddie James Real Estate
Real Estate is not a new venture for Laddie. He has decades of successful experience buying, selling and flipping personal and investment Real Estate. His experience includes substantial renovation projects in single-family homes, multi-family properties, and recreational real estate, as well as managing short-term and long-term rentals. Over the last 20 years, he has worked with professionals and other real estate agents to help people acquire a home. Through his many projects, he has gained the reputation of being somewhat of an expert. Professionals from many industries have consulted with him and asked for his opinions in various renovation and real estate situations. This made becoming an agent seem like a natural next step for him. This vast hands-on experience gives him an advantage for clients in the highly competitive Real Estate market in Saskatoon, Blackstrap, Warman, Martensville and the surrounding lake land and acreages.
Integrity, Work Ethic and Authenticity Are Laddie James's Strengths
Anyone who knows Laddie knows he is extremely hardworking and dedicated in everything he does. He is one of those genuine people who does things because he believes they are correct, not just because he sees an opportunity as lucrative. He absolutely loves to work with clients from all walks of life and finds it satisfying to help newcomers to Canada find their homes.
“One of the parts of this I have really enjoyed is helping new Canadians find their forever home. It can be a challenge as there can be language barriers and little understanding about owning properties here, our weather and what is important. It is a big learning curve for the families but I am often overwhelmed to tears when we get the deal to happen and the gratitude I am shown. I find great satisfaction is supporting and helping people” - Laddie James
What Do Laddie’s Clients Say About Their Experience?
“From the references I called, there was an overwhelming message of gratitude and the sentiment of being heard and cared for in the home and/or property purchase transaction. There was an undeniable sense of confidence that Laddie knew what was important to look for regarding property repairs or considerations based on his decades of experience in the industry. His clients mentioned that after viewing an initial property to gain an understanding of what they really wanted, Laddie would source out, view and then make them aware, thereby saving them time on unsuitable properties for their desires.”
“Our house was listed in the real estate market elsewhere for a year with no results, and once we listed it with Laddie, it was sold just like that! He always went above and beyond - he even baked cookies and brought in things to attract attention at the Open House. Laddie sold our house during the Open House! He had so much energy and made selling our home a priority. He always had time for us, regardless of the time of day. He would ask me what I needed and would make it work all the time. Not a day goes by in this house that we don’t talk about him. He is a great man.” -Rebecca H,
“We were just flabbergasted at how easy selling our home went with Laddie! We found him to be respectful, conscientious, and detail-oriented. The process for us was so easy and we enjoyed working with him. We have not done anything in the Real Estate market for 49 years, so had no idea what was going on. We appreciated how forthright he was about the possibility of a sale and the things that might not go right. He knew the things that we needed to repair and how to navigate the whole process and take the pressure off of us” - Liz N
We encourage you to visit Laddie James's Trusted Saskatoon listing for more customer reviews. To see his current real estate listings, check out his Laddie James eXp Realty website, built by our sister company, Trusted Marketing Services. Laddie is here to help, and his clients could not say enough about his professional, hardworking and caring style.
'A Cut Above The Rest'
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Marla Janzen is an award-winning SASKATOON & WARMAN REALTOR. She takes action to sell her client's homes and find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible. She loves what she does and takes great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of her clients. Marla Janzen is a TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE AGENT and she is eager to provide Trusted Saskatoon real estate Tips that help the public! In her latest real estate advice, she shares tips to ensure a successful home purchase.
Tips To Ensure A Successful Home Purchase
Are you currently in the market as a buyer? If so, you already know that multiple offers are a thing.
Here are a few tips to ensure a successful home purchase.
✅ Be clear about your budget and what you want and need in a property is super important, so when the right one comes up you will be ready to make a move on that property.
✅ Being pre-approved and ready to roll with your deposit ready to go and down payment ready.
✅ Being available to view on short notice is a huge bonus in a market with low supply. Getting into new listings early can often make the difference in a successful purchase!
✅ Working with an experienced and trusted realtor is important!
Having an agent who knows and understands what you are looking for is a huge help in the buying process. We can help you navigate all of that … especially in a multiple-offer situation.
Reach out if you have any questions. I have been successfully helping people in real estate for 18 years now, in Saskatoon and area. I’d love to chat.
Marla Janzen has a keen eye for house layout and home staging, which really benefits her clients, most of whom are past client referrals! She guarantees to provide you with a stress-free, hassle-free, wonderful experience and we are sure once you have met her that you will not contact anyone else!
Marla Janzen is an award-winning SASKATOON & WARMAN REALTOR. She takes action to sell her client's homes and find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible. She loves what she does and takes great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of her clients. Marla Janzen is a TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE AGENT and she is eager to provide Trusted Saskatoon real estate Tips that help the public! In her latest real estate advice, she explains why your should repair your home before putting it up for sale!
Why You Should Repair Your Home Before Selling
Why Is It Important to Keep Your Home In Good Physical Condition?
When you are about to sell your home, you will need to make sure your home is in good condition before you do. Cosmetic aspects of your home are important selling tools and if you take the time to touch things up, it will pay off in the end.
What to fix first?
Deciding on what to fix can vary. A discussion with your REALTOR® and doing some research is always the best first step. Take into consideration the time of the year, similar competing homes on the market, and what kind of neighbourhood you are residing in.
1. Flooring
Flooring is a good place to start. Whether you have hardwood, laminate, tile, or carpet you want to ensure they are in good condition. Homebuyers will notice and could be driven away if your flooring is in very poor condition.
2. Walls
Walls and ceilings should be free of cracks and chipped paint. While most people are likely to paint once they move in, you want your home to look as nice as possible. A fresh coat of paint will often do the trick. Use neutral colours like white or very light grey.
3. Kitchen
The kitchen should be a prime target in this area. Many people know the frustration of having a poor kitchen especially when the cabinets and appliances are in bad condition. A complete kitchen remodel can be expensive, talk to your REALTOR® about what improvements will assist in the sale of your home.
Overall you want to make sure your home is in the best condition possible. Use your best judgement and the help of your REALTOR® to determine what needs to be repaired or updated before you put your home on the market.
Marla Janzen has a keen eye for house layout and home staging, which really benefits her clients, most of whom are past client referrals! She guarantees to provide you with a stress-free, hassle-free, wonderful experience and we are sure once you have met her that you will not contact anyone else!